

Acupuncture for Migraines
Acupuncture for Migraines by Grace Ganel L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., C.Z.B. Migraine headaches suck. First it’s a weird light in the corner of your...


Black Lives Matter
CW: racial injustice, systemic injustice towards Black bodies, minds, and spirits This country has been sick for a long time. The illness...


Cultivate calm, grounded energy in just three minutes per day
Summer is here, bringing with it the urge to go out and do all the things! The days are longer, the sun is warmer, and our bodies, minds,...


In crisis: leaning on ancient wisdom to weather difficult times
"...the saints did not wait for illnesses to appear, but took care of them before they appeared. They did not wait for disorder in...


Conversation, Diet, and Exercise - Medicines in their own right
“It is not we who abandon life, but life that leaves us when we do not follow the Way.”* The ancient texts of Chinese medicine don’t just...


Qi Gong – what is it, and how can it help you weather the COVID-19 crisis?
“Qi” (pronounced “chee”) means “life energy.” Any living being has Qi, while the literal translation of the Chinese way of saying someone...


Feeling weird lately? Here are 3 powerful ways to get with the program as the seasons change
We had a very mild winter this year here in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. With no major snow falls or super cold days to keep us...


FAQs - What are acupuncture and ZB, anyway?
I hear a lot of questions from clients and other lay-people about acupuncture and zero balancing. This month, let’s explore some of those...


How to get out of bed in the morning
Your alarm goes off, but the sun is still down. Most of us struggle to get up and get going as the darkest, shortest winter days draw...


The art of kicking a cold with Chinese Medicine
You wake up one morning with a scratchy throat and a slight pressure in one ear. You’re very tired, and your body feels stiff and sore...








